COVID-19 Landlord Relief Grant With property investors being affected by the pandemic, a new COVID-19 grant is available for eligible landlords. All property management fees will be funded until 2021 and will not need to be paid back. Submissions are…
Why Airbnb Isn’t Always A Good Idea For Your Investment Property Airbnb has well and truly taken the world by storm – just ask the property owners in over 65000 cities around the world that have signed-up their properties. It…
What Is Tax Depreciation and What’s In It For Me? An investment property is a lot like a business, and as with any business, tax is a key component. Some savvy investors will actually consider depreciation before they purchase their…
8 Signs a property has problems Buying an investment property can be risky business, especially if you end up with a lemon. We’ve all heard stories of property damage costing in the thousands and some raise red flags more than…
Top 4 Tips To Find The Right Tenant Good tenants look after your property, pay rent on time and minimise maintenance costs. They are worth their weight in gold when it comes to your investment property, but how do you…
6 Tips To Reduce Your Rental Vacancy Rates One of a landlord’s biggest fears is an unrented property. If a high vacancy rate persists, you may be unable to make mortgage payments and your property investment dreams may be over…
8 Tips for Protecting Your Investment Property Against Storm Damage This Summer We all love the great Aussie climate; there’s always plenty of golden sun, but inevitably, plenty of storms too. Every year, the storm season hits with unpredictable severity…
Five Things To Look For In A Tenancy Application Your property manager will be your eyes on the ground as a landlord, and will in many instances have met the applicants in person, so it’s worth taking their feedback on…
Houses Vs Apartments: Which Is A Better Investment Property? Investors often focus on apartments, not recognising some of the benefits houses can offer in an investment portfolio. Here are the pros and cons of houses and apartments for investment properties.…
Our Top 3 Tips To Rent Your Property Fast There is no second chance to make a good first impression. When you are seeking new tenants for your investment property, these are top 3 tips you should consider. Tip 1:…
3 Common Mistakes Made When Selecting A Property Manager Selecting the right property manager and/or agency is something that needs to be carefully considered. Here are three important tips to remember. 1. Cheap fees might sound wonderful, but cheap service…
What Landlords Need To Know About Strata Strata is the most common way of managing apartment or townhouse ownership in Australia, so it’s essential for all landlords to understand how strata schemes operate. Here’s what landlords need to know about…
How Much Should A Property Manager Cost Me And Why? When deciding the agency who should be in charge of protecting your wealth and financial freedom, it’s important to understand what fees you’re being charged and why. While cheaper property…
7 Tips For First Time Property Investors Becoming a property investor for the first time can be overwhelming, especially if the sales process has taken longer then expected. We often get new landlords ringing for advice about how to lease…
4 Things To Consider Before Your Tenants Lease Expires Coming to the end of a fixed term lease can be considered quite stressful as there are many things to consider… I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to…
5 Tips For Attracting Long Term Tenants The reality of the rental business is tenants come and go, but as a property owner, there are things you can do to reduce the likelihood of your tenants moving on at the…
The New Changes to Rental Property Deductions If you have invested in or are considering investing in the property market, you might want to know about two major changes recently made to rental property deductions: Travel associated with rental properties…
How To Determine The Asking Rent Pricing your rent incorrectly can take money directly out of your pocket which can really impact your property investing strategy. Knowing how much your property should be renting for is crucial to long term…
What Should I Do With My Investment Property Post Commonwealth Games? The Commonwealth Games is one of the biggest events of the sporting calendar but what is the real economic impact and what should I do with my investment property…
How Can We Best Prepare Our Property For Rent? Aside from the obvious importance of presentation, functionality and cleanliness, there may be inconveniences to a tenant that can turn a happy tenancy into a troubled one. They may seem minor,…
How Much Will My Property Rent For? How much will my property rent for is the question every investor wants to know, and if it’s not executed correctly by your property manager it can significantly impact the profitability of your…
3 Questions To Ask Your Property Manager That Can Make Your Investment More Profitable Quite often as a property manager you will come across properties that are well below market value when it comes to rent. Just recently one of…
Average Employee Turnover In Real Estate It’s become an all too common occurrence to be ringing and emailing your Real Estate agency asking to speak with your property manager, only to find out they have left the company. Sue, Kelly,…
Changing Management Agencies One of the greatest myths in the real estate industry is that changing management agencies is a time consuming and complicated process, when in fact, it’s quite the opposite… All too often Landlords stay with their managing…
Gold Coast’s Highest Yielding Suburbs 2018 For higher rental returns, it seems investors had best look to the outer suburbs of the Gold and Tweed Coast. Helensvale was the best performer in a list of highest gross rental returns for…
Fixed Lease Agreement Vs Periodic Agreement The prosperity of your investment property largely depends on choosing the lease agreement that is right for you. While there are many factors to consider when renting out your property, your lease agreement may…